Zvitambo is recruiting one Data Management Coordinator in Harare for a twelve-month, full-time LIFE-ED contract. The position coordinates the project’s data work across five countries. It suits an experienced research-data professional who can combine technical understanding with planning, communication and leadership.
Employer: Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research
Location: Harare
Closing date: 04 November 2026
What the role involves
The coordinator will organise delivery schedules, monitor data flows and maintain project documentation. Work includes coordinating technical teams, reporting progress and risks, and supporting standards for data quality, governance and access. The role also connects researchers and technical specialists, helping turn complex issues into clear updates and practical next steps.
Qualifications and experience
The advert requests a quantitative master’s degree and substantial practical data-management experience, described as three to five or more years. Advanced SQL is essential. Other listed areas include Python or R, ETL, cloud platforms, visualisation, electronic capture and clinical-research standards. Data and project-management certifications are also included among the qualifications, together with leadership and research-cycle experience.
Preparing your application
Prepare examples of projects or teams you led, identifying the technical scope and the decisions for which you were accountable. Show how you handled data-quality problems, coordinated delivery and explained progress to nontechnical colleagues. The application form asks for experience, skills, qualifications, availability and expected basic salary. Ensure these details agree with your CV.
How to apply
Use the employer’s role-specific application form below. Prepare a cover letter, CV and supporting documents, then follow the separate upload fields shown on the form. Check that you selected the correct LIFE-ED role before submitting. The advert states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Salary is not disclosed, and no precise closing time is stated. Submit ahead of the final date.
Apply directly through Zvitambo’s application form
Recruitment campaign: Zvitambo’s official employer page.
Vacancy and application route checked on 28 October 2026. This is an independent SmartLinksJobs summary. The employer’s current instructions take precedence.